When the ancient Polynesians invented surfing, they often used a paddle to help them navigate. Fast-forward a few millennia, and Stand-Up Paddleboarding, or SUP, finds itself trendy again. Part of its increasing popularity is that standing upright allows surfers to spot waves more easily and thus catch more of them, multiplying the fun factor. Paddling back to the wave becomes less of a strain as well. The ability to cruise along on flat inland water, surveying the sights, is another advantage. Finally, its a good core workout. If youre sold on the idea, schedule an intro SUP lesson, free with board and paddle rental, and you may find yourself riding the waves like a Polynesian king.More

Many of us remember coming home from our elementary schools with freshly glazed pinchpots, cups, or whatever else our young imaginations could conjure up. Saturday mornings at the Randall Museum can bring that memory back, or create a new one for the youngsters. Ceramics make great gifts — especially on Mothers' and Fathers' Day. Hop on board for the Randall's once-weekly class, and for $6 and two weeks to have your work fired and glazed, you'll have all the materials you need.More

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Sub Pop recording artists 'clipping.' brought their brand of noise-driven experimental hip hop to the closing night of 2016's San Francisco Electronic Music Fest this past Sunday. The packed Brava Theater hosted an initially seated crowd that ended the night jumping and dancing against the front of the stage. The trio performed a set focused on their recently released Sci-Fi Horror concept album, 'Splendor & Misery', then delved into their dancier and more aggressive back catalogue, and recent single 'Wriggle'.
Opening performances included local experimental electronic duo 'Tujurikkuja' and computer music artist 'Madalyn Merkey.'"

Chef Jeff Banker has made quite a change recently. Last fall, he and his wife Lori Baker decided to close Banker & Baker, their intimate and well-loved Pacific Heights eatery (which later became Octavia) to spend more time with…

A mechanized octopus-like alien hangs from the ceiling at the YBCA for "Earth Machines," an exhibition that considers the ecological impact of high-tech society. The monstrous creature is a creation of artist Addie Wagenknecht. Cloud Farming (2014), from the series…

In our high-tech society, star-crossed lovers, business colleagues and bored teenagers everywhere are finding new ways to communicate. No longer satisfied with analog methods, now we can send each other much shorter messages using digital means. That’s nothing new…

George Raycraft, in the final years of his life, his senility slowly overtaking him, used to pick avocados from his neighbor’s trees in the mistaken belief that they belonged to him. In fact, the lot once did belong to…

Market Street has been getting a lot of attention lately, and not necessarily in a bad way. Recent efforts by San Francisco city officials and agencies have focused on beautifying and improving this long stretch -- through real estate development…

The Mexican Museum -- a powerhouse West Coast collection of Mexican, Chicano and Latino art -- has just announced a new Arts & Letters Council to help flank and foster their new location at Mission and Third, which will boast…

Just weeks after I named the Museum of Craft and Folk Art (MOCFA) as one of my top 10 small museum picks, it made a heartbreaking announcement: After 30 years, the museum will forever close its doors on December…

You have two major choices this weekend -- high art or low art. There's free museum admission and frolicking dancers. Or grimy South African rap and San Francisco crust punk. Whatever you choose, take comfort in knowing it was cheap.…

In the mood to shimmy and shake to '90s hits or live Motown-esque bands? You've got it. You say you'd rather check out some gallery'd street art, free ballet or an outdoor movie screening? Sure. San Francisco's got a wild…

Yerba Buena snagged a great musical act for this Friday's opening of its new Wallworks exhibit: Mexican Institute of Sound. The band is the brainchild of DJ /producer/president of EMI Mexico Camilo Lara, who uses the moniker as an excuse…

Pe...Pecha...Pikachu? No, not the once-famous, now viciously-rabid Pokemon character. Think of Pecha Kucha as a show and tell, but for nerdy designers who want to solve all the world's problems: It's time for the design talent in San Francisco…

ASD can't rightly explain the weirdness that is grown art, so we'll let PR handle it: BioTechnique showcases a visually rich assortment of organisms, semi-living objects, and life-support systems, shining light on the technologies that are changing the world.…

Joachim Schmid takes a unique approach to photography: He doesn't press the shutter. Nor does he even use a camera. Instead, he believes the world has enough photographs, so he appropriates what he finds on the streets, trash heaps,…

(Photos by Ben Rosenberg) Brian Eno’s 77 Million Paintings at Yerba Buena, July 1 Better Than: 77 million pokes in the eye with a sharp stick Download: Here. Last night was the final presentation of the 77 Million Paintings…

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Sub Pop recording artists 'clipping.' brought their brand of noise-driven experimental hip hop to the closing night of 2016's San Francisco Electronic Music Fest this past Sunday. The packed Brava Theater hosted an initially seated crowd that ended the night jumping and dancing against the front of the stage. The trio performed a set focused on their recently released Sci-Fi Horror concept album, 'Splendor & Misery', then delved into their dancier and more aggressive back catalogue, and recent single 'Wriggle'.
Opening performances included local experimental electronic duo 'Tujurikkuja' and computer music artist 'Madalyn Merkey.'"